Note: The questions provided in this document are similar to the questions that were asked in the actual Olympiad exam. So, we recommend you study these for your Olympiad preparation.
Word and Structure Knowledge
Choose the correct option to fill in the Blank. (Question 1 to 9)
Q1: I thought you are ______ with this concept.
(a) known
(b) familiar
(c) equal
(d) voluntary
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The correct word to fill in the blank is familiar. This means having a good understanding or knowledge of something.
- Known suggests recognition but doesn't imply understanding.
- Equal does not fit the context of understanding a concept.
- Voluntary refers to something done by choice, which is unrelated to the concept of understanding.
Q2: Richa is upset because the bag we misplaced at the fair was ______.
(a) hers
(b) its
(c) her
(d) our
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The correct answer is hers because it indicates that the bag belonged to Richa.
- Using its would imply possession by an object or animal, which doesn't fit here.
- Her is a possessive adjective, but we need a possessive pronoun in this context.
- Our suggests shared ownership, which is not the case since Richa is the only one mentioned.
Q3: The meal ______ rice, curry, and salad.
(a) includes
(b) include
(c) including
(d) does includes
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The correct word to fill in the blank is includes because it agrees with the singular noun "meal."
- Using include would be incorrect as it is used with plural subjects.
- Including is not suitable here as it does not fit grammatically in the sentence.
- Does includes is also incorrect because "does" should be followed by the base form of the verb, which is "include."
Q4: Jacob takes ______ shower every morning.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) no article
View AnswerAns: (a)
- In English, we use the article a before words that begin with a consonant sound.
- Since "shower" starts with a consonant sound, the correct choice is a.
- Using an would be incorrect here because it is used before vowel sounds.
- Options the and no article do not fit the context of the sentence.
Q5: Ajay’s ______ nature made him very unpopular.
(a) mature
(b) kind
(c) arrogant
(d) calm
View AnswerAns: (c)
- Ajay's arrogant nature is the reason for his unpopularity.
- Being arrogant means he likely acted superior or dismissive towards others.
- This behavior can lead to people disliking him, as they may feel belittled.
- In contrast, being mature, kind, or calm would generally make someone more likable.
Q6: Amidst the pandemic ______ I volunteered at the government hospital.
(a) before
(b) last month
(c) tomorrow
(d) annual
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The correct answer is last month because it indicates a specific time in the past when the volunteering occurred.
- Before does not specify a time frame related to the pandemic.
- Tomorrow suggests a future action, which is not applicable here.
- Annual refers to something that happens every year, which does not fit the context of a specific past event.
Q7: She didn’t participate ______ the dance competition.
(a) in
(b) at
(c) on
(d) for
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The correct preposition to use with "participate" is in. This means to be involved in an activity.
- Using "at" would imply a location, which is not correct in this context.
- Thus, the correct phrase is "participate in the dance competition."
Q8: We went to the market ______ shopped for food items.
(a) but
(b) yet
(c) because
(d) and
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The correct answer is "and" because it connects two related actions: going to the market and shopping.
- Using "and" shows that both actions happened together.
- Other options like "but" and "yet" suggest a contrast, which doesn't fit here.
- "Because" implies a reason, which is not the case in this sentence.
Q9: The boy ______ up the tree so that the bear couldn’t see him.
(a) climb
(b) climbs
(c) climbed
(d) climbing
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The correct answer is climbed because it indicates that the action of going up the tree has already happened in the past.
- The sentence describes a situation where the boy took action to hide from the bear, which is why the past tense is necessary.
- Using climb or climbing would not fit grammatically in this context, as they do not convey the completed action.
- Climbs is present tense and does not match the context of the sentence either.
Choose the part of the sentence that has an error. (Question 10 to 11)
Q10: Sudden, Ravisha became super polite.
(a) Sudden,
(b) Ravisha became
(c) super polite.
(d) No error
View AnswerAns: (a)
The correct sentence would be, “Suddenly, Ravisha became super polite”.
Q11: The next fish trip would be great with our new gear.
(a) The next fish
(b) trip would be
(c) great with our
(d) new gear.
View AnswerAns: (a)
The correct sentence would be, “The next fishing trip would be great with our new gear”.
Q12: Choose the option with the correct spelling.
(a) Transperent
(b) Transparent
(c) Trunsperent
(d) Trancparent
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The correct spelling is Transparent, which means clear or able to be seen through.
- Option (a) "Transperent" is a common misspelling.
- Option (c) "Trunsperent" is also incorrect and does not resemble the correct word.
- Option (d) "Trancparent" is another incorrect variation.
Q13: Choose the option with the correct spelling.
(a) Philosophy
(b) Phylosophy
(c) Phlosophy
(d) Phyllosophy
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The correct spelling of the word is Philosophy, which refers to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and mind.
- Options (b), (c), and (d) contain incorrect spellings, which can lead to confusion.
- Understanding the correct spelling is important for effective communication and academic writing.
- Always double-check spellings, especially for complex words like this one.
Q14: Choose the synonym of FEARLESS.
(a) Shy
(b) Timid
(c) Heroic
(d) Weak
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The word fearless means having no fear or being brave.
- Among the options, heroic best describes someone who is brave and does not show fear.
- In contrast, shy, timid, and weak imply a lack of courage or confidence.
- Thus, the correct synonym for fearless is heroic.
Q15: Choose the opposite of PUZZLED.
(a) Confused
(b) Sure
(c) Exhibited
(d) Lost
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The word puzzled means being confused or uncertain about something.
- The correct antonym is sure, which indicates confidence and clarity.
- Options like confused and lost are similar in meaning to puzzled, while exhibited does not relate to the concept.
- Thus, sure is the best choice as it represents the opposite state of being puzzled.
Reading
Read the Passage and answer the question that follow (Question 16 to 20)
One day a man stopped to help an old lady who was stranded on the side of the road.
He decided to help her, so he stopped his old Jazz next to her Mercedes and got out. The old lady seemed a bit frightened and nervous because of his shabby appearance. The man, sensing this, approached carefully and tried to calm her.
He said to her, “ Don’t worry. I’m here to help you. My name is John William .” He proceeded to fix her flat tire and became dirty and slightly injured in the process.
When he was finished, the lady asked him how much she owed him. He responded by telling her that if she really wanted to repay him, she could pass on the kindness to someone else in their time of need.
Later that evening the lady stopped at a small, dingy cafe. The waitress who served her was pregnant and tired. Despite her apparent exhaustion, the waitress was very sweet and friendly.
The lady wondered how someone who was so tired from a long day of work could still be so friendly and kind to her.
Then she remembered John. When the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress went to get change and when she came back, the lady was gone.
She left a note on the napkin...“You don’t owe me anything. Somebody once helped me, just like I’m helping you now. If you really want to pay me back, do not let this chain of love end with you.” The waitress found five one hundred dollar bills under the napkin.
That night, the waitress went home early. She thought about the lady and the money she left. She wondered how the lady could possibly know how much they needed it.
She knew her husband was worried and she was worried about him. She couldn’t wait to tell him the good news.
Then she hugged him and whispered...Now everything will be okay. I love you, John William.
Q16: The old woman was driving ______.
(a) Jazz
(b) Mercedes
(c) bike
(d) truck
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The question asks what the old woman was driving.
- The correct answer is Mercedes, which is a type of car.
- Options like Jazz and bike are not suitable as they do not represent the same category of vehicle.
- Truck is a different type of vehicle but not the correct answer.
Q17: What issue did the elderly woman's vehicle have?
(a) No fuel
(b) Low battery
(c) Flat tire
(d) No key
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The problem with the old lady's vehicle was a flat tire. This means that the tire was either punctured or deflated, making it impossible for the vehicle to move properly.
- Having a flat tire is a common issue that can happen to any vehicle, and it usually requires changing the tire or inflating it to fix the problem.
- Other options like no fuel, low battery, and no key are also vehicle issues, but they do not apply in this case.
- In summary, the correct answer is (c) because a flat tire directly affects the vehicle's ability to function.
Q18: How did the man request the elderly woman to compensate him?
(a) With cash
(b) By handing over her vehicle
(c) By sharing the kindness
(d) By offering him employment
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The man asked the old lady to pay him by passing on the kindness. This means he was looking for a gesture of goodwill rather than a monetary payment.
- He likely wanted her to help others or continue a cycle of kindness, which is often more valuable than money.
- This approach emphasizes the importance of compassion and community support over financial transactions.
- Thus, the correct answer is (c) as it reflects the man's intention to promote kindness rather than seeking material compensation.
Q19: The elderly woman left ______ for the server.
(a) five hundred dollars
(b) one hundred dollars
(c) only change
(d) just a handwritten note
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The old lady was generous and decided to leave a substantial tip for the waitress.
- Among the options, five hundred dollars is the highest amount, indicating her appreciation.
- The other options suggest smaller amounts or non-monetary gestures, which do not match the context of a significant tip.
- Thus, the correct answer is five hundred dollars as it reflects her kindness towards the waitress.
Q20: The word ‘dingy’ means ______.
(a) dirty
(b) closed
(c) clean
(d) bright
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The term dingy refers to something that is dirty or dull in appearance.
- It is often used to describe places or objects that lack brightness or cleanliness.
- In contrast, options like closed, clean, and bright do not accurately capture the meaning of dingy.
- Thus, the correct answer is dirty, which aligns with the definition of dingy.
Read the Passage and answer the question that follow (Question 21 to 25)
Most people would shudder at the idea of getting caught up in a 73.5-feet wave. But for Brazilian pro-surfer Maya, it presented the perfect opportunity to break her 2018 world record for the largest wave surfed by a female. The athlete skillfully conquered the massive wave earlier this year, at the inaugural World Surf League (WSL) Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge in Praia do Norte, Portugal. It was the same site where she made her first world record by riding an equally intimidating 68-feet wave.
“I was in the zone and braver than I usually am on that day,” said Gabeira. “I was risking more than I usually like to do. When I let go of the rope, I had a feeling it could be the one but wasn’t sure. The speed was very high, but the noise that the wave made when it broke made me realize that this was probably the biggest wave I’d ever ridden.”
Though Gabeira completed the incredible feat on February 11, 2020, her record was not announced by the Guinness World Records until September 10, 2020. That’s because the WSL officials had to first determine whether it was the Brazilian surfer or her competitor, Justine Dupont, who had ridden the largest wave. The wave’s height from trough to crest is usually estimated with the help of photos and videos. However, the proximity of the large swells ridden by the two pro-surfers, and the possibility of a new world record being established, warranted a more rigorous analysis.
Q21: The first record was made by Gabriela on/in ______.
(a) a 73.5 feet wave
(b) 2018
(c) 2020
(d) 2010
View AnswerAns: (b)
- Gabriela set her record in the year 2018, which is significant in her achievements.
- The other options refer to different years or a measurement that is not relevant to the record.
- Understanding the context of the record helps in identifying the correct answer.
- Thus, the correct answer is clearly 2018.
Q22: What led the surfer to conclude, "it was likely the largest wave"?
(a) The water
(b) The time
(c) The noise
(d) The height
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The surfer's realization came from the noise created by the wave.
- Large waves often produce a distinct and loud sound as they crash, which can be a clear indicator of their size.
- This auditory cue can be more telling than visual cues, especially in the ocean where waves can be deceptive.
- Thus, the noise was a significant factor in the surfer's assessment of the wave's magnitude.
Q23: Who ensured that the record was established by Gabriela?
(a) Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge
(b) Guinness World Records
(c) World Surf League
(d) Brazilian authorities
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The organization responsible for verifying and recognizing world records is Guinness World Records.
- They have strict guidelines and procedures to ensure that records are legitimate and accurately documented.
- In this case, they confirmed Gabriela's achievement, making it official.
- Other options, while related to surfing, do not have the authority to certify world records.
Q24: The height of the wave is from ______.
(a) trough only
(b) trough to crest
(c) crest only
(d) ocean
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The height of a wave is measured from the lowest point (trough) to the highest point (crest).
- This measurement gives us the amplitude of the wave, which is important in understanding wave energy.
- Options like "crest only" or "trough only" do not provide the full height of the wave.
- Thus, the correct answer is trough to crest, as it captures the entire vertical distance of the wave.
Q25: The word ‘intimidating’ means ______.
(a) terrifying
(b) possible
(c) enjoyable
(d) productive
View AnswerAns: (a)
- Intimidating refers to something that causes fear or apprehension.
- In this context, the correct meaning is terrifying, which aligns with the feeling of being scared.
- The other options do not convey the sense of fear or anxiety associated with the word.
- Thus, the best choice is (a) terrifying.
Spoken and Written Expression
Choose the most suitable option to complete each conversation. (Question 26 to 30)
Q26: Sumita: I am going to get some coffee. Do you want some?
Rajan: ______.
(a) No, I was
(b) No, I am good
(c) Yes, I am fine
(d) Yes, I don’t
View AnswerAns: (b)
- Rajan is responding to Sumita's offer for coffee.
- His reply "No, I am good" indicates that he does not want any coffee.
- This is a polite way to decline the offer without being rude.
- Options (a), (c), and (d) do not correctly convey Rajan's intention to decline the coffee.
Q27: Ravi: Can you ______ me salt and pepper?
Soma: Sure, here you go.
(a) send
(b) take
(c) pass
(d) leave
View AnswerAns: (c)
- The correct word to fill in the blank is pass. This is a common way to ask someone to hand over something.
- In this context, Ravi is asking Soma to hand him the salt and pepper, which is typically done by passing them.
- Using send or take would not fit well in this situation, as they imply different actions.
- Thus, the most appropriate choice is pass, as it directly relates to the action of giving something to someone nearby.
Q28: Rahul: Sumit plays football ______.
(a) tomorrow
(b) every evening
(c) day
(d) than
View AnswerAns: (b)
- In this sentence, the blank needs a phrase that indicates a regular activity.
- The option "every evening" suggests a consistent time when Sumit plays football.
- Other options like "tomorrow" and "day" do not fit well in the context of regularity.
- Thus, the correct answer is "every evening" as it clearly indicates a routine.
Q29: Sachin: Did Hari ______ it with you?
Shama: No, he didn’t.
(a) discuss
(b) discussed
(c) discusses
(d) discussing
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The correct word to fill in the blank is "discuss" because it is in the base form of the verb, which is used after "did".
- When using "did", the main verb should always be in its base form, not in past or present tense.
- Options like "discussed" and "discusses" are incorrect because they do not fit the grammatical structure required here.
- Thus, the correct answer is (a) discuss.
Q30: Rohit: I forgot to switch off the heater.
Beena: Oh! We ______ go back and switch it off.
(a) can
(b) need
(c) must
(d) might
View AnswerAns: (c)
- In this conversation, Beena is expressing a strong obligation to return and turn off the heater.
- The word must indicates a necessity or requirement, which fits the context perfectly.
- While can suggests ability, and need implies a lesser degree of obligation, must conveys urgency.
- Dare does not fit the context of needing to turn off the heater.
Achievers Section
Q31: I love the way your baby brother ______ your actions.
(a) mimic
(b) mimics
(c) copy
(d) copying
View AnswerAns: (b)
- The correct word to fill in the blank is mimics because it agrees with the subject "your baby brother," which is singular.
- In English, when the subject is singular, we typically add an "s" to the verb in the present tense.
- So, "mimics" is the right choice, while "mimic" and "copy" do not fit grammatically in this context.
- Additionally, "copying" is in the wrong form for this sentence structure.
Q32: Shasha ______ the drowning girl bravely.
(a) help
(b) save
(c) rescued
(d) worried
View AnswerAns: (c)
- In this sentence, we need a verb that shows Shasha's action towards the drowning girl.
- The correct answer is "rescued," which means to save someone from danger.
- Options like "help" and "save" do not fit grammatically in this context.
- Thus, "rescued" is the best choice as it clearly indicates that Shasha took action to save the girl.
Q33: Choose the part of the sentence that has an error.
These shoes are exactly the same as my.
(a) These shoes
(b) are exactly
(c) the same
(d) as my
View AnswerAns: (d)
- The phrase "as my" is incorrect because it should be followed by a noun or pronoun to clarify what is being compared.
- In this context, it should be "as mine" to indicate possession correctly.
- Thus, the error lies in the use of "my" instead of "mine".
- Correcting this makes the sentence grammatically accurate.
Q34: Choose the synonym of NEGATE.
(a) Refute
(b) Allow
(c) Enact
(d) Support
View AnswerAns: (a)
- The word negate means to deny or make something ineffective.
- The correct synonym is refute, which also means to disprove or contradict.
- Options like allow, enact, and support do not convey the same meaning as negate.
- Thus, the best choice that matches the meaning of negate is refute.
Q35: Choose the correct option to complete the conversation.
Rajni: I have never ______ classical music.
Jyoti: Oh! I love classical music.
(a) being in
(b) been
(c) been into
(d) be into
View AnswerAns: (c)
- In this conversation, Rajni is expressing that she has never experienced or engaged with classical music.
- The phrase "been into" is commonly used to indicate an interest or involvement in something.
- Thus, "I have never been into classical music" correctly conveys that Rajni has not had an interest in it.
- The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.